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Lindblom Math & Science Academy is an inclusive, challenging, and supportive community that empowers students to become compassionate leaders who understand, engage, and impact the world.

Lindblom Math & Science Academy will empower every student to excel academically, grow personally, and thrive as engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.

Dear Eagles,

Black History Month is a time for introspection and reflection on the struggles African-Americans have overcome, the progress we’ve made, and the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Our motto “Our history guides our future” readily comes to mind when I reflect on the contributions and achievements of our current students and Lindblom alumni of African-American and pan-African heritage.

Did you know that the first Black Student Union (BSU) was founded in March 1966 at San Francisco State University? The BSU formed as a result of the Black Campus Movement, which started near the end of the Civil Rights era, from 1965 to 1972.

This week, our very own Black Student Union is hosting our Black History Month Spirit Week. We hope you will participate! Once again, we invite you to help us highlight Lindblom students, staff, and alumni of African-American and pan-African heritage by submitting nominations via this form: https://tinyurl.com/LMSA-BHM

Onward and upward, ~Principal Banks

Swoop, Swoop

Our LDE Competition Dance Team (Kailee Jefferson, Kailyn Brown, Amiya Horton, Paityn Lanum, Daniyah Liggins, Imani Troutman, Sunyatta Johnson, Alyssa Gadson, Raven Scott, and Jordan Iman Taylor) has won the 2A Division City Championships!! This year we brought back LDE alum, Miss Lia Khan (Class of 2020) to come back home to Lindblom and LDE to help choreograph and coach. Seeing a former student of ours bring our current students across the finish line is what Lindblom is about!!

Kudos to students in the Chinese Culture Club, as well as those that assisted with making Chinese Culture Day an enriching experience.

Congratulations to our Wrestling Team! The team came in 3rd Place in the Regionals. Eight wrestlers made it to the 1 - 4 rounds and six wrestlers qualified for Sectionals. Josue Olivo is the champion!

Be Supportive by coming to Ceramics Soup Night on Thursday from 4-6:30! Antique Taco will be sponsoring a night of ceramics and soup (chicken pozole). You will be able to shop for a ceramic bowl in the foyer and eat in the social room. Cash only!

The NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. ACT-SO includes 33 competitions in STEM, humanities, business, and performing, visual and culinary arts.

Students of African descent who are U.S. citizens enrolled in grades 9-12 and are amateurs in the categories are eligible to participate.

The ACT-SO program is an enrichment program. Over the course of each year students work with local volunteer instructors and mentors to develop projects and participate in enrichment opportunities, including workshops, tutorials and field trips specific to their competitions.

The local ACT-SO competitions and ceremonies showcase the results of the students’ hard work. Competition winners receive medals and prizes, and local Gold Medalists advance to the national competition in Raleigh, NC July, 9-13, 2025 and have the opportunity to receive scholarships and other rewards provided by national sponsors.

Applications are being accepted through March 15th. We’d love for Lindblom high schoolers to be a part of this phenomenal program. Please contact us for additional information.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Bryan Hudson Chairperson, NAACP Chicago Southside Branch ACT-SO Program schiactso@gmail.com

Science Opportunities for Students

This Wednesday, 2/12 we will be hosting a programming student panel after school at 5:30pm in Keeler Hall. This will be an opportunity for both students and parents to ask students about their experiences in a variety of advanced level courses, including dual enrollment, dual credit, and advanced placement (AP). If you can't make it in-person, you can join us virtually at this Google Meet link. The event will also be recorded and shared.

Teens Need Training for a Great Summer Job?

Sign Up for Kroc Caddy Clinic Starting Sat. Feb 15 - April 6. 9am-11am. Ages 14-16. Mem. $35 Non-Mem. $55. Clinic Provides Skills & Fundamentals of Golf & Caddying.

Register in person or online at the Salvation Army Kroc Center 1250 W. 119th Street https://tinyurl.com/2sywuhzn

• 2/17: No School (President's Day)
• 2/25: No School (School Improvement Day)
• 3/4: ALSC Meeting

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On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, the ACT will be administered to 11th-grade students, as well as to 12th-grade students who have not met the state-mandated exam requirement.

On Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the PreACT will be administered to 9th and 10th-grade students. The District will designate April 8th as a non-attendance day for 9th, 10th, and 12th-grade students and April 10th as a non-attendance day for 11th and 12th-grade students.

Come join Student Voice Committee on February 12th during your lunch period for different crafts & games, as well as a photo booth. On top of all the fun, different prizes will be given out to the winners of our games! The fair will have a multitude of different snacks (ranging from popcorn to Hershey Kisses) for you to create a snack bag and share with your loved ones! Give your loved ones a Valentine’s Day to remember with the Student Voice Committee Valentine’s Day fair! Entry is $5!

Students between the ages of 16-23 I’m sharing an exciting paid summer fellowship opportunity for students interested in community organizing, policy advocacy, and social justice.

The Justice & Equity Fellowship, offered through Black Millennial Renaissance, is a six-week, hands-on program designed to equip future leaders with the knowledge, experience, and networks to drive meaningful change. Fellows will: Intern with leading organizations in the non-profit or private sector Receive a $1,000 bi-weekly stipend (10–20 hours/week) Participate in in-person advocacy & organizing courses (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–7 PM on Chicago’s South Side) Gain mentorship and training from experienced community leaders We would love your help sharing this opportunity with students passionate about justice and equity.

The application deadline is Tuesday, March 21st, at 5:00 PM, and selected fellows will be notified in early May. The program runs from June 23rd to August 4th, with a graduation ceremony to follow.

For more details and to apply, please visit: BMR website, https://www.blackmillennialrenaissance.com/justicefellowship

The ALSC principal evaluation committee created this form to share with the entire Lindblom community to apply for participation the ALSC Principal Evaluation Committee: https://forms.gle/RgFUZeYRw6xu2na19

The first ALSC Principal Evaluation Committee meeting is Feb. 18.

Please contact ALSC President Brianna Morris (bmorris19@cps.edu ) with any questions about the process.

Thank you!

PAC will be hosting a Taste of the Diaspora night, an event to celebrate Black History Month and the foods of the various pan-African cultures we have represented at Lindblom (i.e., African-American/Black, African, Caribbean, Afro-Latino, etc.). This event will take place in-person at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 20th in the Ballroom. PAC will be providing some food that night, but we are encouraging families to bring in food to share as well. Families can sign-up to bring food under the February dates in this spreadsheet. This event will also feature performances from our incredibly talented students.

If you are planning on attending, please let us know HERE so we can make sure we order an appropriate amount of food.

Please visit our athletics website for information relating to sports.

• Our winter sports season is coming to an end. Please log into your parent Aspen portal to pay the Winter Athletic Fees associated to your student's participation. You may also come into the main office to pay. Additional winter sports fee will be added to Aspen as their season starts.
• Eagle Support is needed! Our students are looking good and team spirit is ESSENTIAL in keeping the momentum. We'd love to see you at our games friends and families!
• Interested in Lindblom gear? Shop online.

Our week 22 attendance ended with 87.95%. As a reminder, students that are late to first and/or fifth periods will count towards their 5 tardies in a week. Students and parents will be receiving detention notifications beginning February 3rd. The attendance policy is included here. Feel free to email Mr. Hayes, our attendance coordinator, if there are questions about your attendance, bdhayes2@cps.edu.